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January 23, 2025

Trump Signs Raft of Executive Orders

US President Donald Trump's second term got off to a blistering start on Jan 20 as he moved swiftly to impose his will on the US government, signing 42 executive orders, including those to curb immigration, slash environmental regulations and withdraw from an international climate treaty.

Trump Signs Raft of Executive Orders

1 min

New national scheme aims to build healthy habits in children

Grow Well SG seeks to empower families to ensure kids eat, sleep, learn, exercise well

New national scheme aims to build healthy habits in children

4 mins

Public housing will always be kept affordable, says PM Wong

Public housing will always be kept affordable for Singaporeans, both now and in the future, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Public housing will always be kept affordable, says PM Wong

4 mins

Stricter guidelines to shape children's device usage habits

No screen use or exposure to background screens for those below 18 months old

Stricter guidelines to shape children's device usage habits

5 mins

Risk of US decoupling from China low; other countries can help manage rivalry: PM Wong

The risk of the US cutting itself off from China is not high at this stage, given the \"tremendous interdependencies\" between both countries, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

2 mins

No new tariffs on Inauguration Day, but threats loom

Trump suggests using tariffs as leverage for policies as he signs slew of executive orders

No new tariffs on Inauguration Day, but threats loom

5 mins

Spared for now, a wary Beijing waits

As Vice-President Han Zheng and Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng watched in a corner of the Capitol rotunda while Mr Donald Trump was sworn in, China was hoping that their presence in Washington would signal a proactive reset of the tumultuous relationship.

Spared for now, a wary Beijing waits

4 mins

Anti-climate measures a setback for the world, and the US: Experts

US President Donald Trump launched multiple fronts in his anti-climate action campaign on Jan 21 by announcing his country's withdrawal from the United Nations Paris Agreement, pledging to maximize US oil and gas production, and vowing to roll back support for wind farms and electric vehicles.

4 mins

Elites at Davos economic forum grapple with realities of Trump's return

Despite a sense of uncertainty, there's desire for opportunities to cut deals with US leader

Elites at Davos economic forum grapple with realities of Trump's return

6 mins

6 Singaporeans taken to hospital after tour bus accident in Norway

A recent trip to Norway to see the Northern Lights turned awry for Mr Ng and his wife after their tour bus veered off the road and ended up partially submerged in a lake.

6 Singaporeans taken to hospital after tour bus accident in Norway

2 mins

Could TikTok Be China's Bargaining Chip With US?

Not selling app to Americans could help Beijing assert stance against 'US bullying'

Could TikTok Be China's Bargaining Chip With US?

4 mins

16 Killed in Landslide Triggered by Heavy Rain in Central Java

At least 16 people have been killed and five more are missing following a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Indonesia's Central Java province, local police and disaster officials said on Jan 21.

16 Killed in Landslide Triggered by Heavy Rain in Central Java

1 min

S'pore actor Laurence Pang loses $35k to pretty face in Philippine online scam

In a plot twist worthy of a drama series, a veteran Singaporean actor fell for an online charmer who later turned out to be more of a con artist than his next romantic lead.

S'pore actor Laurence Pang loses $35k to pretty face in Philippine online scam

3 mins

A 'foreign power' may be trying to map out Philippines, says military

The Philippine military said a \"foreign power\" could be attempting to map out the South-east Asian nation, following the arrest of a suspected Chinese spy last week and the recovery of several drones in its waters.

1 min

South Korean leader denies wrongdoing at impeachment trial

Yoon brands himself a firm believer in free democracy as he defends his actions

South Korean leader denies wrongdoing at impeachment trial

2 mins

Fighting has halted in Gaza, but the war is not over

Three-phase truce deal extremely fragile while Trump's actions remain unknown

Fighting has halted in Gaza, but the war is not over

3 mins

Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, But the War Is Not Over

Three-phase truce deal extremely fragile while Trump's actions remain unknown

Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, But the War Is Not Over

5 mins

Extremely critical fire risk as winds whip LA

Fire-weary southern California was buffeted on Jan 20 by dangerous winds, with forecasters warning of an \"extremely critical\" risk in a region already staggering from the devastation of horrifying blazes.

Extremely critical fire risk as winds whip LA

2 mins

Prince Harry's court battle with Murdoch papers delayed

Britain's Prince Harry says his mission is not money but to get to the truth

Prince Harry's court battle with Murdoch papers delayed

2 mins

EU Weighs Step-by-Step Suspension of Sanctions on Syria

The European Union is considering a step-by-step suspension of multiple economic sanctions targeting Syria as it seeks to support the country's transition, while retaining some leverage, according to two internal documents seen by Reuters.

1 min

Obesity Drug Study Points to Effectiveness in Addiction Control

Findings Do Not Prove Anything About Causality But Seen as Good Starting Point

3 mins

Helping SMEs go green among the first major initiatives of PAP's new climate action group

Laws to combat greenwashing and make sustainability a key criterion for all government tenders will be among nine recommendations set out in an upcoming parliamentary motion aimed at helping smaller firms decarbonise.

Helping SMEs go green among the first major initiatives of PAP's new climate action group

4 mins

Public accounts watchdog calls for strengthening grants governance

Technology like data analytics, AI can be used to detect fraud, says parliamentary committee

Public accounts watchdog calls for strengthening grants governance

4 mins

LTA in the midst of survey to capture weekday travel patterns

To shape the future of transport in Singapore, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is in the midst of a months-long survey to find out how people are getting around the country on weekdays.

1 min

NUS Computing expands with new AI degrees, facilities

Undergraduates and postgraduates entering the National University of Singapore (NUS) from the academic year 2025 can enroll in its new artificial intelligence (AI)-focused degree programmes.

NUS Computing expands with new AI degrees, facilities

2 mins

Restrictive Instagram features kick in for users who are under 18

They will be moved into Teen Accounts and verification is needed for a change to over 18

Restrictive Instagram features kick in for users who are under 18

3 mins

Some footpaths next to cycling lanes in Toa Payoh now pedestrian-only

Some footpaths in Toa Payoh, such as in Toa Payoh Central, Toa Payoh Lorong 1 and Toa Payoh Lorong 4, have been turned into pedestrian-only paths to improve the safety of those on foot.

Some footpaths next to cycling lanes in Toa Payoh now pedestrian-only

2 mins

At least $17.5m lost to 'tech support' scams since January 2024

These alerts pop up on your computer screen, warning you of a virus that has infected your device.

1 min

BKE accident results in jam, bus delays; motorcyclist and pillion rider killed

A motorcyclist and his pillion rider were killed in an accident on the BKE that also involved two lorries on the morning of Jan 21.

1 min

Neurosurgeon sacked for data breach loses suit against SingHealth

He accessed records of 72 patients without authorisation in bid to take down fellow doc

4 mins

Ang Mo Kio murder Man accused of killing woman, 67, taken back to crime scene

A man accused of killing a 67-year-old woman in November 2024 was taken back to the crime scene in Ang Mo Kio by police on Jan 21.

Ang Mo Kio murder Man accused of killing woman, 67, taken back to crime scene

1 min

A Wheely Good Facelift

Around 630 public buses are undergoing a midlife facelift, which includes the replacement or upgrading of seat upholstery, floor covers and window sealants. This is the first time such a refurbishment is taking place since the start of the bus contracting model in 2016. The Straits Times goes behind the scenes to have a closer look at this process.

A Wheely Good Facelift

3 mins

S'pore shares fall amid regional gains on Trump's inauguration

• STI slips 0.3% as trio of local banks end day in the red • Frasers Centrepoint Trust tops index, with HK Land at bottom • Region's key indexes mostly see gains, but S. Korea dips

1 min

Lowest UK employment in over a year shows firms are cutting jobs

But wage growth hits six-month high ahead of crunch Bank of England meeting

Lowest UK employment in over a year shows firms are cutting jobs

3 mins

Nomura to rebuild FX options desk stung by exits

At least eight traders have left or gone on leave in past year, leaving just a handful

Nomura to rebuild FX options desk stung by exits

2 mins

Coller Capital opens Singapore office and hires private wealth head

Coller Capital, one of the largest global investors in the private equity secondary market, is setting up an office in Singapore amid growing demand from institutional and private wealth investors in South-east Asia.

1 min

Trump's New Crypto Coin Raises Ethics Concerns

US President Donald Trump's launch of a crypto token shortly before his inauguration on Jan 20 creates new conflict-of-interest concerns, ethics experts and industry insiders said.

2 mins

ComfortDelGro Transit Eyes Bid to Run Copenhagen Metro

Move part of tie-up with French company RATP Dev for contract expected to begin in September 2027

2 mins

Panama Opens 'Severe' Audit of HK-Linked Port Operator

Panamanian authorities began an audit of the China-linked company that controls two ports adjacent to the Panama Canal, as US President Donald Trump repeated threats to take over the waterway.

Panama Opens 'Severe' Audit of HK-Linked Port Operator

2 mins

Inchcape+ opens BYD commercial EV showroom in Jurong

Inchcape+, a subsidiary of London Stock Exchange-listed automotive distributor Inchcape, opened a BYD showroom in Singapore on Jan 21 and signed an agreement with ComfortDelGro (CDG) to promote the adoption of commercial fleets.

1 min

Up to 40% bonus rise for Morgan Stanley's top bankers in Asia

Morgan Stanley is raising bonuses for some of its top investment bankers in Asia by as much as 40 per cent in 2025 after a jump in revenue, according to people familiar with the matter.

2 mins

Global chipmakers tie up with ITE to train tech talent

The firms can advise ITE on its curriculum as well as get help in training their staff

Global chipmakers tie up with ITE to train tech talent

3 mins

Staying healthy in an era of health fallacies and fake news

Misleading claims about health issues can cause real harm, especially when they spread rapidly over social media.

Staying healthy in an era of health fallacies and fake news

6 mins

Sorry, no secret to life is going to make you live to 110

Some claims behind the longest-lived people are simply improbable.

Sorry, no secret to life is going to make you live to 110

5 mins

Donald Trump Is Not the Biggest Threat Facing Greenland

Climate Crisis Offers Both Rewards and Risks to the Land Mass.

Donald Trump Is Not the Biggest Threat Facing Greenland

4 mins

Trump's Day One Signals: Menace Wrapped in Mildness

It would be wrong to brush off his rhetoric as mere bluster. His remarks and tone on Inauguration Day are a useful guide to how he will deal with allies and rivals.

Trump's Day One Signals: Menace Wrapped in Mildness

5 mins

Turkey Is Determined To Expand Its Influence In The New Syria

That Could Cause Tensions With The Arab World And Israel.

4 mins

Social media apps changing how people buy and read books in China

They are not only encouraging people to read but also selling more books than physical bookshops.

Social media apps changing how people buy and read books in China

5 mins

Govt Anti-discrimination committed to building fair and harmonious workplaces

We refer to the letters and commentary discussing the Workplace Fairness Bill and thank the writers for their views (New legislation leaves LGBTQ+ workers behind again, Jan 15; The Workplace Fairness Act must go further if we are to stamp out discrimination, Jan 16; Including sexual orientation in new workplace law would have wide-ranging implications, Jan 17; and Workplace Act covers only discrimination in 'employment decisions', Jan 20).

1 min

Healthcare costs ● Huge price difference for same blood test done by same lab

I am troubled by a recent experience of paying for a blood test done at a private hospital laboratory in Singapore.

1 min

Protect policyholders' interests before letting insurers change terms

The article \"Great Eastern cuts coverage for A and B1 policyholders who upgrade to a higher-class ward\" (Jan 20) highlights a serious issue with medical insurance in Singapore.

1 min

Education ● Parents seem persuaded that tuition is not optional

I refer to the latest government survey on household expenditure, which showed that families in Singapore spent $1.8 billion on private tuition for their children in 2023 (Spending by S'pore families on private tuition rises to $1.8 billion in 2023, Jan 19).

1 min

THUNDERSTORM READY TO ROLL

Buffalo Stable-owned youngster turns in a good gallop on the training track in KL

THUNDERSTORM READY TO ROLL

3 mins

BEAUTY ALLIANCE CAN WIN AGAIN

Beauty Alliance was ultra impressive two starts ago when he won from barrier 1 under Zac Purton.

BEAUTY ALLIANCE CAN WIN AGAIN

4 mins

CELTICS WILL BE 'READY TO ROLL'

Golden State coach in awe of opponents after Warriors suffer worst home defeat since 1985

CELTICS WILL BE 'READY TO ROLL'

3 mins

Dedicated' Hamilton realises his dream of racing for Ferrari

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's most successful driver of all time, arrived for his first day at Ferrari on Jan 20, and said it was a dream come true to race for the Italian team.

Dedicated' Hamilton realises his dream of racing for Ferrari

1 min

Lakers Eye Fifth Straight Win Over Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a rut in which they have dropped four of their past six National Basketball Association (NBA) games, but things could get better when the Washington Wizards visit the Crypto.com Arena on Jan 21 (Jan 22, Singapore time).

2 mins

MARESCA LAUDS BLUES AS THEY CROSS BRIDGE

They snap 5-game winless run but manager, fans sweat as they throw away lead again

3 mins

Scheffler May Make Injury Return at Pebble Beach

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said on Jan 20 he is close to returning to the PGA Tour after suffering a Christmas cooking injury to his right hand, but has not pinpointed a date for his comeback.

Scheffler May Make Injury Return at Pebble Beach

2 mins

Mbappe's Over His Mental Hurdle

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé said on Jan. 21 a shift in mentality helped him improve his \"situation\" in the Spanish capital, after struggling initially following his dream move from Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe's Over His Mental Hurdle

2 mins

Arteta eyes win over Zagreb to avoid play-offs

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta knows the value of victory against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League at the Emirates on Jan 22, and it is not just three points.

2 mins

GOOD FRIENDS, AND FOES

PSG coach Enrique hopes clash with Guardiola's City is not season-defining

GOOD FRIENDS, AND FOES

3 mins

Milan players need 'an empty fridge at home'

Sergio Conceicao has been in charge of AC Milan for less than a month, but has already diagnosed a lack of hunger as the source of his new team's woes, as the seven-time kings of Europe host Girona on Jan 22 with the last 16 of the Champions League in their sights.

Milan players need 'an empty fridge at home'

2 mins

Zverev believes he has the ability to reach Slam final

Alexander Zverev said on Jan 21 he believes he can reach the Australian Open final for the first time and is primed for a \"very intense and high-level\" clash to get there - with Novak Djokovic in his way.

Zverev believes he has the ability to reach Slam final

3 mins

Sinner and 'Demon' set for devilish encounter

The Australian Open quarter-finals continue on Jan 22 and top seed Jannik Sinner's task of retaining his crown is not getting any easier.

2 mins

BATTLING BADOSA BACK IN BUSINESS

Former world No. 2 upsets Gauff to make first Major semifinal after injury nightmare

BATTLING BADOSA BACK IN BUSINESS

3 mins

Satyasagara faces his toughest test in Cambodia

When Singaporean Satyasagara started out as a youth coach with Sembawang Rangers in 1997, little did he imagine it would lead him to ply his trade on foreign soil.

Satyasagara faces his toughest test in Cambodia

3 mins

AGEING MASTER PREVAILS

Djokovic wins epic quarter-final against young Spaniard Alcaraz despite leg injury

AGEING MASTER PREVAILS

3 mins

The Right Support Goes a Long Way

An understanding and supportive work environment can help people with diabetes or kidney disease thrive in their jobs

The Right Support Goes a Long Way

5 mins

How to know if you are sleep-deprived

Chronic poor sleep raises your risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and metabolic issues

How to know if you are sleep-deprived

3 mins

New obesity benchmark adds body fat and organ health to BMI

Medical experts proposed a radical overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, moving away from relying on body mass alone and adding broader measurements such as heart health.

New obesity benchmark adds body fat and organ health to BMI

2 mins

Be careful when using oestrogen cream to fight skin ageing

Experts say more research is needed to show that the treatment is safe and effective

Be careful when using oestrogen cream to fight skin ageing

3 mins

Unpacking the primal rage of motherhood

Within the first 30 minutes of the magical realist dramedy Nightbitch, Amy Adams, starring as a new-ish parent teeming with fury and resentment, discovers that the oozing pustule that appeared on her back contains what appears to be a tail, the clearest sign yet that she is transforming into a dog.

Unpacking the primal rage of motherhood

3 mins

Is Blake Lively the next Amber Heard?

The actress has accused her co-star of sexual harassment and mud-slinging, but this may backfire - like it did with Heard and her former husband Johnny Depp

Is Blake Lively the next Amber Heard?

3 mins

Singapore International Piano Competition Levels Up With Stellar Competitors

It is a strange but true fact that there has not been a major international piano competition in Singapore since the Rolex International Piano Competition in 1989.

Singapore International Piano Competition Levels Up With Stellar Competitors

2 mins

S'pore women artists set new records

Sales was robust at Art SG - hailed by many galleries as a tremendous success - and an auction by Sotheby's Singapore

S'pore women artists set new records

4 mins

Recital a celebration of the folk roots of classical music

Much of the music people know and love comes from age-old sources, passed down by oral tradition before being formally documented and scored on paper by scribes now known as composers.

Recital a celebration of the folk roots of classical music

2 mins

Singapore International Piano Competition levels up with stellar competitors

It is a strange but true fact that there has not been a major international piano competition in Singapore since the Rolex International Piano Competition in 1989.

2 mins

ArtScience Museum Debuts 2025 Attractions

Japanese art collective teamLab, whose works are wildly popular in Singapore, has added two new works to the ArtScience Museum, but for a limited time.

ArtScience Museum Debuts 2025 Attractions

2 mins

Seventeen's Jun to star in film with Jackie Chan, Tony Leung Ka Fai

K-pop boy band Seventeen's Chinese member Jun is set to make his mark on the big screen, starring in the upcoming Chinese film The Shadow's Edge alongside Hong Kong actors Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai.

Seventeen's Jun to star in film with Jackie Chan, Tony Leung Ka Fai

1 min

Malaysian singer Shila Amzah sexually harassed as a teen

Malaysian singer Shila Amzah has opened up about a traumatic incident that took place in her teen years.

Malaysian singer Shila Amzah sexually harassed as a teen

1 min

Banyan Group's Seoul resort is 'Paradise' in Single's Inferno 4

The fourth and latest season of South Korean reality television dating series Single's Inferno sports a Singapore touch.

Banyan Group's Seoul resort is 'Paradise' in Single's Inferno 4

3 mins

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